Standard Poodle

• Easy to train
• Dog breed group: companion dogs
• Weight: 6 to 70 pounds
• Life span: 12 to 15 years

One of the most important rules to keep in mind when it comes to Poodles is to never spoil them and train them properly, otherwise, they will feel like an alpha dog of the family. “They are another example of a breed that may not be for the novice dog owner as they will find their own trouble to get into if their intelligence isn’t harnessed correctly,” says Gilmartin.

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